How to Speak with Characters

Your complete reference guide to conversations with our 60+ AI language mentors.

Getting Started in 3 Steps

1

Choose Your Character

Browse 60+ characters across Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, and English. Each has a unique personality, regional accent, and teaching specialty.

2

Allow Microphone Access

Click "Talk to Character" and allow microphone permission when prompted. You only need to do this once per device.

3

Start Speaking

Characters will greet you by name and lead the conversation—but you're always in control. Jump in anytime to steer the topic, ask questions, or request specific practice. More on that below.

Audio Setup

Find a quiet space and speak directly into your device—no headphones needed. Like a phone call, speaking directly often produces clearer audio than headphones, which can muffle your voice. If you prefer headphones, they work fine too, just speak clearly.

Common Practice Scenarios

Beginner French

First Greetings

Café small talk and everyday phrases

Practice with Pierre at his Paris café so "Bonjour" comes naturally, not nervously.

Practical Italian

Ordering Food

Restaurant vocabulary and Roman customs

Practice with Marco to order pasta and wine like a local, not a tourist pointing at menus.

Essential Spanish

Asking Directions

Navigate cities with practical phrases

Practice with Carlos the taxi driver to understand how locals give directions—not GPS coordinates.

Beginner Portuguese

Numbers & Money

Beach transactions and pricing

Chat with Marcos, beach vendor in Ipanema, to nail Brazilian numbers and haggling.

Practical English

Hotel Check-in

Professional hospitality vocabulary

Practice with Marcus at the Chicago hotel front desk for confident American English.

Practical Spanish

Shopping & Markets

Haggling and market vocabulary

Practice with Rosita at her Mexican market stall to negotiate prices like a local.

Essential Italian

Phone Etiquette

Making calls and reservations

Practice with Paolo to handle Italian phone calls—booking tables, confirming appointments.

Learning Spanish

Verb Patterns

Grammar through natural conversation

Practice with Diego who explains patterns clearly—why it's "tengo" not "tieno" finally makes sense.

Control Phrases — Guide the Conversation Within Their Domain

Spanish
"¿Puedes hablar más despacio?"
Can you speak more slowly?
Italian
"Puoi ripetere, per favore?"
Can you repeat that, please?
French
"Pouvez-vous me corriger?"
Can you correct me?
Port.
"Vamos falar sobre comida?"
Shall we talk about food?
English
"Explain this in Spanish, please."
Beginners can use native language
Any
"Let's role-play ordering at a restaurant."
Request specific scenarios
Correction Control

Tell characters how you want feedback: "Correct me constantly," "Save corrections for the end," "Only major mistakes," or "Let me finish my thoughts first."

Character Domains

Characters are flexible but have limits. Carmen specializes in Argentine cooking—ask her about complex business negotiations and she'll redirect you to Don Joaquín or Santiago, who live for that stuff.

Smart Features Built In

Character Memory

Characters remember your learning journey and personal context across conversations—your level, recurring mistakes, interests, and goals.

Be cautious with personal or sensitive information—memory is designed for learning context, not private data.

Mistake Tracking

Characters automatically track your errors during conversations. These feed directly into drilling sessions and future conversations for targeted practice.

Adaptive Difficulty

Characters automatically adjust complexity based on your level. Vocabulary and grammar scale with you as you improve.

Regional Accents

Mexican, Colombian, Peruvian Spanish. European and Brazilian Portuguese. Parisian French. Roman and Milanese Italian.

Always Available

Practice 24/7—early morning, late night, or during your commute. No scheduling, no waiting, no pressure.

Fallback Languages

English characters can give Level 1 feedback in Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Italian for absolute beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a time?

No scheduling needed. All 60+ characters are available instantly—click "Talk to Character" and start speaking.

What if I'm a complete beginner?

Start with beginner characters who use simple vocabulary and slow speech. Many can give feedback in your native language.

Can I practice multiple languages?

Yes! Your subscription includes all 5 languages. Switch anytime—each language maintains its own character memory.

How long should conversations be?

10-15 minutes is ideal for daily practice. You can speak up to 60 minutes non-stop for intensive sessions.

Will characters correct my mistakes?

Yes! Real-time corrections with natural explanations. Ask for constant feedback or "only major mistakes."

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes! Works on any device with a microphone—smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.

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